Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 5% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
80%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence D. Crocker College Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep?
417 students attend Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep offer ?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep part of?
Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep is part of Lawrence D. Crocker College Preparatory School District.
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